York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has published a prior information notice highlighting its intention to procure a software package to support e-Job planning, medical appraisal, re-validation and 360˚ feedback management. A number of key priority areas are outlined, including the need for the software to be a […]
Month: July 2024
News in brief: MRI and machine learning research to tackle tumour diagnosis, new lab explores how tech can support the elderly, and more
It’s time for another HTN news in brief – let’s take a look at some of the health tech stories to have caught our eye recently. Research explores combination of MRI with machine learning for diagnosis of children’s brain tumours A study conducted by researchers from the University of Birmingham […]
Independent investigation to provide “raw and frank assessment” of the NHS
New health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has ordered a full independent investigation to be carried out into the state of the national health service with the aim of exposing the “extent of the issues” facing the NHS and delivering “the hard truths”. The findings of the assessment are […]
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB highlights progress on patient empowerment, engagement and inclusion
In the latest meeting of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIOS) integrated care board, CIO Kelvyn Hipperson shared an update on digital progress in the region, highlighting developments in progress around improving digital maturity, citizen engagement and patient experience. Underpinning this work, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly shares how […]
Norfolk and Waveney opens £1.17 million opportunity for children and young people’s mental health digital offer
Norfolk and Waveney ICB is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the provision of a digital offer for children and young people’s mental health, with a total value over a potential three years of £1.17 million. The ICB plans to introduce a digital offer where young people can access activities, […]
South Tyneside and Sunderland innovation report highlights progress on three-year vision
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has published its annual innovation report for 2023/24, highlighting progress made toward its three-year vision for 2023-2026. Imran Ahmed, the trust’s director of innovation, noted the strong commitment for innovation from the trust’s board, the “big success” of the trust’s Innovation Showcase Events, […]
Empowering the flow: exclusive Radiologist interviews show clinicians sharing “my life in flow”
Content by AGFA Healthcare At AGFA HealthCare, we are transforming the delivery of care – supporting healthcare professionals across the globe with secure, effective, and sustainable imaging data management. Our focus on creating an exceptional experience through the power of technology has profiled us as an Empowerer in industry; we […]
NHS Education for Scotland sustainability strategy and action plan focus on digital first approach
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has published its climate emergency and sustainability strategy for 2024-2027 along with an action plan for delivery, including focus on a ‘digital first’ approach “both to the work of its own staff and the delivery of training”. Placing emphasis on remote learning, the strategy states […]
Hammersmith Hospital study finds remote monitoring of heart attack patients less likely to be readmitted
A research study exploring the impact of remote monitoring on patients who had recently experienced a heart attack reportedly found that “telemedicine patients were 76 percent less likely to be readmitted to hospital within six months and 41 percent less likely to attend A&E, compared to those who followed normal […]
SBRI Healthcare competitions seek innovations around antimicrobial resistance, women’s health, stroke and urgent care
Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Healthcare has launched competitions seeking innovations in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), women’s health, stroke care and urgent and emergency care, with the aim of accelerating the uptake of innovations and facilitating the collection of evidence in real-world settings. The first of the competitions, focusing on AMR […]
